If you want to buy in West Babylon
Bergen Point on the Bay is one of a couple of waterfront communities in West Babylon. (June 7, 2012) Credit: Daniel Goodrich
Stretching from the Great South Bay to north of the Southern State Parkway, West Babylon is a huge community, at 7.7 square miles, says Riina Friedrich, associate broker of Friedrich Real Estate in Babylon. It's also the town's most populous hamlet, according to the 2010 U.S. Census.
"It offers what most people are looking for," adds Bob Meade, associate broker of Century 21 AA Realty in Lindenhurst, noting the hamlet is family oriented and affordable. Residents have access to recreation areas, shops, restaurants, major roadways and commuter trains. Commercial thoroughfares include those along Little East Neck Road and Montauk Highway -- home to retailers such as Marshalls, Bed Bath & Beyond and Old Navy.
Many residents boast about the annual St. Anthony's Feast, which was held this past weekend. "It's well attended," Friedrich says. With Sixth to 13th streets closed, the event mirrors the Feast of San Gennaro in Manhattan's Little Italy, says Tom Lano, president of the West Babylon Lions Club, which hosts St. Anthony's with the help of local sponsors. Other events include a pancake breakfast. "Every penny goes back into the community," Lano adds.
Tree-lined neighborhoods offer a mix of architectural styles, including ranches, high-ranches, capes and Colonials. Waterfront communities include the Landings and Bergen Point.
